The 1-Series is its newest offering, and the stylish coupe gives first-time buyers easy access to a great tradition. This isn't the case with convertibles like the Chrysler Sebring and Volkswagen Eos, both of which have sizable rear ends. I considered the 3 convertible but just too big exterior with just about the same interior size. It has very good brakes. Its roadholding is phenomenal, and as long as you have the top up there's only a tiny bit more road noise from outside to remind you that you're not in a true coupe.
The result was that the car was just becoming too expensive for the average person to afford. For comparison, the 128i Convertible weighs a little less, at around 3,500 pounds. The 3-Series and most of its peers have assumed retractable hardtop designs and taken on hundreds of pounds of additional weight, with some of them like the new Infiniti G37 Convertible weighing in at more than 4,000 pounds. Bottom Line not recommended I purchased this wheelbearing as the advance auto rep suggested it was the best bearing they had in stock, but boy was he wrong. The 128i comes loaded with plenty of standard exterior features, including chromed exhaust tips, 17-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing windshield wipers, dual power heated mirrors, and halogen fog lamps. There is only one thing wrong with the car - Run Flat Tires. Stop by our dealership or give us a call for more information.
And a month after that a loud grinding sound, with some pretty extreme play on my wheel. Please take the time to read this Owner's Manual familiarize, yourself with the information that we have compiled you, before starting off in your new vehicle, and instructions intended to assist you gaining maximum use. Fortunately in late 1982, Chrysler, which was working its way back from a government bail-out, came out with a rag-top K-car, the LeBaron, a model that helped create a buzz for Chrysler and helped them back from the brink of extinction. Available in both 128i and 135i trims, it features a fully automatic soft top with heated rear glass and integrated defroster. The 1-Series convertible bowed late in 2008, and continues on in 2009. The twin-turbocharged engine in the 135i delivers exhilarating performance and easy acceleration in all gears.
What goes fast must also eventually slow down, and the brakes on the 135i do a fine job, stopping it from 70 mph in a tidy 162 feet. And a month after that a loud grinding sound, with some pretty extreme play on my wheel. No back seat space but that isn't a biggie for me. For more, you might be interested in this comparison of the. And now, confirmation of the icing on the cake: The will go on sale here next spring as well, in time for some droptop driving next summer. Standard safety features on all 1-Series cars include run-flat tires with an air pressure monitor, stability control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes with dynamic brake control and brake drying, adaptive brake lights, dual-stage front air bags, front seat-mounted side-impact air bags, programmable daytime running lights and more. To see what's new for 2009, click , or check out a of the two model years.
Both models feature a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional six-speed automatic. Log on to our website. The soft top fit tightly, with absolutely no rainy-day leaks and no odd wind whistles. The success of the LeBaron convertible prompted other manufacturers to get back into the game, and since then more manufacturers have brought out convertibles to serve the growing demand for fun open top driving. The Cold Weather Package for the 128i includes a ski bag, heated front seats, heated steering wheel and headlight washers; all but the heated steering wheel are included on the 135i's Cold Weather Package.
It's just time for a larger car for driving my parents around. I custom ordered my car fully loaded with red leather seats, white exterior, black top, gray wood; it gets a lot of attention. The Sport Package increases the speed setting of the top-speed limiter and adds sport seats plus other racy details. The twin-turbocharged, 300-horsepower 135i adds 18-inch wheels and a sport-tuned suspension, xenon adaptive headlights with auto leveling, a rear spoiler, and an aerodynamic kit. But with each new generation, the 3 Series convertibles kept getting larger, more powerful, and contained more luxury amenities.
The 128i comes with a naturally aspirated 3. Pricing will be announced early next year, officials tell us. So just think of it as a contoured package shelf. That leaves an unlikely rival, but the one left standing: the 2010 Ford Mustang Convertible. This editor enjoyed the raw thrust and omnipresent torque of the 306-hp 135i in a previous drive, but the 128i will ultimately be the best choice for those who just want to enjoy the driving experience in a real world with congestion and highway patrols. The layout of the controls is straightforward, and easy to operate.
The Premium Package includes auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors, power front seats with driver memory, various wood and aluminum interior trims, a universal garage door opener and a choice of four interior leathers. I just wished it has a Bluetooth phone connection with the stereo but other than that we are very happy with our purchase. Both are rear-wheel drive, and the 128i i for fuel injection is powered by a 230-horsepower 3. You might have to see it in person to appreciate it fully, but there's something instinctively right about the way a 1 Series or 3 Series looks with the top down that makes the others look a little awkward from certain angles. Little of substance has changed with this year's model. Few four-place convertibles, even some larger in size, are able to make that claim.